Mitigating Moisture at the Source

Today’s add-on moisture mitigation options attempt to seal in the moisture, but none solve the problem within the concrete slabs, nor do they help achieve acceptable relative humidity (RH) levels. More inconveniently, these costly and late-stage treatments do not prevent moisture problems at the beginning of a construction project. Rapid-drying concrete frees project owners, workers, and managers from moisture risks right from the start.

These buildings house our greatest and most precious resource. Don't roll the dice on the health and well being of our children. From sick building syndrome to flooring hazards, you don’t want to bank on unreliable moisture mitigation.

When working under multiple construction schedules for a single project, eliminate the guess work of concrete drying times. Speed to revenue and cutting moisture mitigation costs can save you time and money.

When placing concrete, especially concrete slab foundations, it’s obviously important to have moisture-testing procedures in place. By getting a constant read on the moisture levels in the concrete slab, contractors can determine the best time to install flooring.

Not testing for moisture properly could lead to a premature installation of flooring, resulting in devastating damages like curling and cupping down the road.

Typically, a drying schedule is allotted to give the concrete enough time to cure and dry to target moisture levels (80 percent relative humidity).

When starting a project, you have to worry about the logistics of setting sub-contractors to work — often before the design for said project is finalized. It’s imperative, though, that you don’t ignore one of the critical components of construction that will severely impact your timeline and bottom line. Moisture mitigation takes many forms, some more effective than others, but it's necessary that you have some method of response to excess moisture in concrete slabs.

We have teamed with the top ready-mixed concrete producers in markets across North America. Check our list of licensees for a producer in your area. We are all here to ensure that you have the best moisture mitigation plan.

Our moisture mitigation is moisture elimination. We have your technical data here to inform your team and building owners about the ARIDUS Rapid Drying Concrete solution to eliminating moisture in concrete slabs.